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Gopher Sneaks onto Field During Whacky Night of Softball

May 21, 2009
Eden Valley, MN

In a night that featured over 16 innings of softball for the Spartans, the craziest moment was not related to softball at all. During the top half of the 5th inning against Paynesville, a pocket gopher ran out onto the field. Both Stacy Svihel and Brian Athmann attempted to rescue the frisky gopher as the ROCORI bench erupted with laughter. This is a must see highlight!

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Richmond MN Native Tells How He Lived The "HARVEY MILK" Story (PART 4)

February 20, 2009
Minneapolis, MN


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Just over a month ago, DigElog ROCORI had the chance to interview a local connection to the film Milk. Growing up with severe disabilities in Richmond, Gerard Dols contacted Harvey Milk (the main character in Milk) in regards to potentially running away to California.

Shortly after Dols moved to California, Harvey Milk was shot and killed. It was at that time that Dols began to do a great deal of soul-searching. He realized that he wanted to make a change in his life and opened his heart up to Jesus. In this final interview with Chaplain Dols, he discusses his re-birth and what he is doing to make a difference in others' lives.

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To see PART TWO... CLICK HERE

To See PART THREE... CLICK HERE  

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Richmond MN Native Tells How He Lived The "HARVEY MILK" Story (PART 3)

February 20, 2009
Minneapolis, MN


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Just over a month ago, DigElog ROCORI had the chance to interview a local connection to the film Milk. Growing up with severe disabilities in Richmond, Gerard Dols contacted Harvey Milk (the main character in Milk) in regards to potentially running away to California. Dols did eventually speak with Milk as well as move to California. However, there is much more to the story.

To see PART ONE...CLICK HERE

To see PART TWO... CLICK HERE

VISIT CHAPLAIN GERARD DOLS PERSONAL WEBSITE

DigElog ROCORI 2.0 Is HERE!

Richmond MN Native Tells How He Lived The "HARVEY MILK" Story (PART 2)

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Just over a month ago, DigElog ROCORI had the chance to interview a local connection to the film Milk. Growing up with severe disabilities in Richmond, Gerard Dols contacted Harvey Milk (the main character in Milk) in regards to potentially running away to California. Dols did eventually speak with Milk as well as move to California. However, there is much more to the story. In part two of this interview, Dols discusses his adolescent life and the events that led up to him contacting Harvey Milk. Be sure to stay tuned to DigElog ROCORI for the rest of this interview. You don’t want to miss it!

To see PART ONE...CLICK HERE

VISIT CHAPLAIN GERARD DOLS PERSONAL WEBSITE

DigElog ROCORI 2.0 Is HERE!

Do you watch You Tube?  Do you have a Facebook account?  Do you know how to twitter? 

Do you watch You Tube?  Do you have a Facebook account?  Do you know how to twitter? 

ROCORI Schools Let Out Early For Some FUN IN THE SNOW!

SILVER DOLLAR SIZE SNOWFLAKES The video above is a short video of gigantic snowflakes that first came down earlier today as the storm first started to roll through the area.

At about 4:30 PM today just under 4" of snow had fallen in the "Land Of ROCORI". Here's a fun little 3 minute video showing what a pretty young lady and a young man with a video camera can do to have some fun in the snow.

Jeanie Schoephoerster featured on Judge Judy today!

Jeanie Schoephoerster is well known in the music and theatric circles in the "Land of ROCORI" as an excellent violinist and someone who always makes you laugh. Yesterday, Jeanie and her daughter were featured on the national television show Judge Judy. Jeanie was attempting to get paid for rent money that one of her daughter's girlfriends was delinquent on. Way to go JEANIE! You're a ROCORI Super Star! Jeanie's story was quite the buzz on DigElogROCORI Facebook Edition yesterday. Sign in and check it out.

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Jerry Sparby #3 * A TRIBUTE TO A ROCORI ICON

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In part three of our exclusive interview with Cold Spring Elementary Principal Jerry Sparby, Jerry discusses some of the issues that face today’s youth. He also describes some of the changes that he has seen in children over the years.  While he doesn’t think the overall nature of children has changed, he does think some of their tendencies have evolved. It is because of these changes, parents must also take a close look at how they connect with their children.

Although Mr. Sparby will be leaving the school district, his love and dedication to the families he served will not be forgotten.

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Jerry Sparby #2 * A TRIBUTE TO A ROCORI ICON

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In part two of our exclusive interview with Cold Spring Elementary Principal Jerry Sparby, Jerry discusses the path that led him to coming to Cold Spring, MN.  He shares the transformation that took place in the early days of his joining the ROCORI school district.  He looks back at the past very fondly. Although Mr. Sparby will be leaving the school district, his love and dedication to the families he served will not be forgotten. Stay tuned for part three of his amazing story.

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*  If you are a parent, grandparent or concerned adult who has to work with or raise kids, this is a 6 minute interview you won't want to miss.  Jerry Sparby hits the mark here by providing concise recommendations that he spent 37 years wrapping his arms around every day.

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This story has been sponsored by Tom Graham, your Cold Spring State Farm agent.  If you are trying to save money on combined auto and home insurance, be sure to check with Tom on what State Farm® has available.  Remember, take care of your family's tomorrow by making plans today.  "Like a good neighbor, State Farm® is there." Conveniently located in downtown Cold Spring, give Tom a call at 320-685-3672.

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"ON THE BANKS OF PLUM CREEK" * July 13, 2005

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It's now been over 3 years since Duane Kuss, creator/inventor/publisher of the DigElog Network began an experiment with publishing videos to an online blog.  It was during the summer of 2005, Duane first created his own personal video blog called, My Stories Of Life  Since that time the DigElog Network has published over 1,600 video stories online.  This story has us joining the Kuss family as they embark on a visit to Walnut Grove, MN.  The story is unique from a technical perspective in that Duane incorporates the use of video off of a digital still camera as a part of your Walnut Grove online experience.  Even the footage you'll see here of the community play held each evening during the summer was captured using the same digital still camera.

Here's how the story was titled back on July 13th, 2005

Laura Ingalls Wilder lived 1.5 miles north of Walnut Grove along the banks of Plum Creek from 1874 to 1876. Charles and Caroline Ingalls settled on the property in May 1874 declaring their intent to homestead it. Laura later in life would write a series of books that included, "On the Banks of Plum Creek". Take a mini video journey back into the life and story of Laura Ingalls Wilder. My lovely wife Bette read the book to the rest of the family before we headed down to Walnut Grove and the "Wilder Pageant". This became a wonderous step back in time for the entire family.

Jerry Sparby #1 * A TRIBUTE TO A ROCORI ICON

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In this story you’ll hear from Jerry Sparby (Mr.Hugs), the principal of Cold Spring Elementary for the past 37 years. Upon the announcement of his retirement, DigElog ROCORI sat down with Mr. Sparby and asked him about his legacy in Cold Spring, his teaching philosophy, and some of the highlights of his career.  In part one of his story, Jerry discusses his philosophy on children’s needs. He illustrates the importance of giving children choices as well as their need to feel connected to others. Stay tuned to DigElog ROCORI for part two of this powerful interview. 

*  If you are a parent, grandparent or concerned adult who has to work with or raise kids, this is a 6 minute interview you won't want to miss.  Jerry Sparby hits the mark here by providing concise recommendations that he spent 37 years wrapping his arms around every day.

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This story has been sponsored by Tom Graham, your Cold Spring State Farm agent.  If you are trying to save money on combined auto and home insurance, be sure to check with Tom on what State Farm® has available.  Remember, take care of your family's tomorrow by making plans today.  "Like a good neighbor, State Farm® is there." Conveniently located in downtown Cold Spring, give Tom a call at 320-685-3672.

View other stories sponsored by Tom Graham Insurance Agency Inc.